Building a Business in Mexico | Becoming an Entrepreneur Abroad | Black Women Abroad

[@skinbyCorrinne]

Thanks for having me, Adalia! Really great questions and discussions. Appreciate all of your support!! ☺🥰🤗

[@AdaliaAborisade]

Of course!!

[@notb4ten]

Hey Adalia This was a great look into Corinne's journey. Just a suggestion on a business card. I use digital business cards "Hi Hello" for my Sisterlocks business. They have several levels including a free version.

[@ShibiviaDempress]

Awesome interview. I am currently manifesting my move abroad.

[@skinbyCorrinne]

Praying it happens for you!!🙏🙏🙏

[@brendexxruiz]

Regards to ppl looking for a skill set to become an entrepreneur in Mexico, you’ve got me thinking…. I love ❤️ Zumba and dancing. Surely there’s a need for fitness classes. Another idea: I am big on healthy keto to reverse diseases. I’ve tried it on myself, and Ive discontinued my humalog insulin. I’m taking metformin still, working on eliminating that. Perhaps giving health education, teaching ppl to eat healthier, monitor their progress, perhaps network with a homeopathic dr.? Hey, I’m just brainstorming now that Corrine has got me thinking. Right now I work online as a medical and dental biller. I can work remotely from Mexico if I’d like to. But Corrine has taken it to the next level, thinking outside of the box. Awesome!! 👏

[@skinbyCorrinne]

Yes! Explore all avenues and when ready, give it a go! You'd be surprised to find people are interested and ready to support 😉

[@joanebaptiste-cummins3207]

Sounds Great! Can you share resources for remote medical billing? I'm looking for remote industries to enter into.

[@howtoglowupmylife]

Loving watching to the both of you! I have visited skin by Corrinn in CDMX ❤

[@skinbyCorrinne]

Hey lady! You are missed!!!

[@brendexxruiz]

Wow! You are a great example to me. 😊 Thank you 🙏 for sharing your experience and ideas. 👌 May you continue to succeed & prosper! 😊

[@stephaniepinkard1443]

Thanks for this information on how we can use the skills we have to create a business when locating to another country or to use in general.

[@AdaliaAborisade]

My pleasure!

[@zenmaiden1]

Hello from a fellow expat in Mexico City !

[@skinbyCorrinne]

Hi there!!!🤗

[@acajudi100]

I feel Mexico and the USA should speak both languages from pre school. I have been coming to Mexico, mainly Acapulco, and Queretaro . I have been speaking Spanish, since age 14 as a second language, and I have added 6 other languages. Arabic. Bahasa Indonesia, Polish, German, Russian, and French.

[@the_epileptic_wanderer]

Watching the replay. I'm so glad you had this conversation since I'm thinking of what do I need to do if I expand my business to actual in person clients.

[@AdaliaAborisade]

Thanks for watching

[@TeresaWilliamsCoach]

Replay✨ Great conversation. She looked so familiar to me then I realized we met in Marrakech. Hey Corrinne.👋🏾

[@skinbyCorrinne]

Hey hey!! Hope you've been well!👋

[@Refreshing_Words]

Watching the replay. Wonderful conversation. ❤

[@AdaliaAborisade]

Thanks for watching

[@handdeeabroad]

I came back to watch it again. I see myself in your guest. Thank you for keeping it real.

[@AdaliaAborisade]

So glad the convo resonated with you

[@MoorenaEl]

Being that I am pretty deep in the Black Latin cultures from different countries, Black Latinos across the board have a lot of static with non Black Mexicans. I know that she's treated "better" is because she's a native English speaker.

[@ShaylaLaStar_]

Loving the recent interviews! Thank you for sharing your journey Corrinne! Would love to schedule a service with you next time I'm in CDMX. Wishing you continued success and a happy life abroad!

[@AdaliaAborisade]

You won't regret it. Corrinne is the best!

[@sybilpayne9613]

Thanks for sharing Future client

[@user-lv6kz6pc8s]

Can I find Patricia tally’s workshop. How do I take the class too????

[@AdaliaAborisade]

You may want to reach out to her online to see if she still offers it.

[@Aba_Ifeoma]

Hey Adalia! Great interview, catching the replay. I'm making my appointment for services today @skinbyCorrine!

[@AdaliaAborisade]

You won't be disappointed!

[@skinbyCorrinne]

I'm ready for you, Aba!!😄

[@aliciaogburn519]

Non stop wonderful 😊 information

[@AdaliaAborisade]

@@aliciaogburn519 gald you enjoyed it

[@malaysia1911]

Great conversation.... Thanks for the video!

[@AdaliaAborisade]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bgonza2]

@Picky Girl Travels the World My Ebony Queen, what is your history with my country with Mexico/Mexicans in your native country? What made you decide to move and open up a business in Mexico? Was it your idea to visit and move to Mexico or was it a friend's suggestion or did that happen in some other way? May I please know what is your earliest memory and history with my country of Mexico, with Mexicans and with Mexican culture as far back as you can possibly remember as a child or teenager? In other words how did first learn about Mexico? Thank you!!!!

[@Nacole_Lashoun]

❤❤Excellent information! Thanks Adalia and Corrinne!

[@skinbyCorrinne]

Happy to share!!😊

[@AdaliaAborisade]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kahli777]

Thank you for this🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@AdaliaAborisade]

You are so welcome

[@brendexxruiz]

Wow, I see now what Corrine means about the Mexican culture being so unpunctual and unreliable! My husband is from Mexico City. We’ve lived in Texas for over 45 yrs. Soon to retire to Mexico. He’s very street wise and demanding (when ppl are inpunctual & unreliable) & gets in their face. I’m more empathetic and keep him “restrained” per se. His sisters (in Mexico) are just as demanding as he is and any work done for them requires them to keep tabs on the services being requested, withholding money from the service until all the services have been completed as promised. It doesn’t carry much weight to put a bad review on them.

[@skinbyCorrinne]

You are right. It's harder to be that way with language barriers. Also, I didn't mention in the video, but I also try to be cognizant of how I treat people because of the growing frustrations with foreigners. I'd hate to be that person that "proves them right" by acting too strong (even if it is warranted, such as in the instances you described and Adalia and I discussed). In the meantime, I try to lean towards being polite despite the frustrations. And actually, Google reviewing is starting to become a thing here, but it's def not at the same level as in the US. :)

[@user-lv6kz6pc8s]

Which city did you settle with queen?

[@Aunty-A]

Did she need a lawyer to help secure the lease and set up the business ?

[@skinbyCorrinne]

I did not have an attorney for the lease but the landlord did. In Mexico, to lease a property, it is often required that you have a fiador (basically their version of a co-signer). For foreigners, this can often be difficult to obtain and so a landlord will require additional payment and the signing of a policy for their own security. The attorney my landlord brought helped to explain the stipulations of the policy and additional paperwork I needed to sign. Setting up a business basically requires registering with SAT to obtain a tax number. An accountant will do this for you. So in sum, no lawyers needed, only an accountant. I hope this helps.👍

[@user-lv6kz6pc8s]

@@skinbyCorrinnequeen can you share Patricia’s website or workshop info how did you find it? I would love to set up a studio for toddlers to play. Please tag me. Love you from Dallas

[@r-cdmx]

With Mexico still being somewhat of a poor country is it worth opening a business here? Are Black Americans making money from Mexicans and foreigners here in any significant numbers?

[@AdaliaAborisade]

Mexico is not a poor country. It has the 12th largest economy in the world

[@r-cdmx]

@@AdaliaAborisade Ok. Are Blacks Americans making any money in significant numbers here in Mexico and are Mexicans being supportive of the black owned businesses that are here? Gracias.

[@skinbyCorrinne]

@@r-cdmx Yes - those of us who are operating business in Mexico are seeing success. I've been able to start a business (and now moved to a physical space) through such success and support from both other Black expats and the local community. ☺

[@bgonza2]

@@r-cdmx Are you Mexican or Black? If you are Black, do you have a personal problem with Mexicans? Just curious. Thank you.